NEW YORK, NY – Police are searching for a man wanted for a subway groping incident this weekend.
On Saturday, at approximately 11:45 AM, a 25-year-old female reported an incident to the police, which took place while she was exiting the 86 Street subway station.
An unknown individual grabbed her buttocks and swiftly fled southbound on foot towards Coney Island. Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries during the incident.
The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion, standing approximately 5’7″ to 5’8″ tall, with a medium build and facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a light-colored t-shirt, black pants, and black and white sneakers.
Authorities are seeking any information related to this incident and urge the public to come forward with information. If you have any details that could aid the investigation, please call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All information provided will be treated confidentially.